Chief executive officer

Glassdoor Reveals Employees' Choice Awards For The Top CEOs In 2018

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Economy, Leadership, Corporate governance, Business, Glassdoor, Chief executive officer

This year, the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards for the Top CEOs feature six distinct company categories across the U.S. , Canada , UK , France and Germany .

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  • This year, the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards for the Top CEOs feature six distinct company categories across the U.S. , Canada , UK , France and Germany .
  • In the UK, Glassdoor has revealed the 50 Top CEOs (honouring CEOs at employers with 1,000 or more employees).
  • Glassdoor's 50 Top CEOs in 2018 list features winning chief executives across diverse industries spanning technology, consulting, finance and more.
  • SEE THE 2018 WINNERS: All winning CEOs across this year's six categories can be found by visiting:

Avantis Medical Names Matt Frushell as President and CEO, Salmaan Hameed as CTO, as Company Moves to Full Commercial Operation

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Economy, Business, Invensys, Chief executive officer, Chairman, Stryker, Structure

Frushell's appointment was announced by outgoing president and CEO Anthony DiTonno, who now steps into the role of chairman of the board.

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  • Frushell's appointment was announced by outgoing president and CEO Anthony DiTonno, who now steps into the role of chairman of the board.
  • "We're excited to have Matt join the team and take the company to the next level," said DiTonno.
  • Also announced, the promotion of Salmaan Hameed from his position as vice president of research, development and manufacturing to his full operational role as CTO.
  • Prior to his seven years with Avantis, Hameed worked at Stryker where he held various senior technical roles.

Goodyear Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, June 18, 2018
Economy, Business, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program, Richard J. Kramer, Vice president, Goodyear, Arizona, Chief executive officer

Thompson joined Goodyear in 1983 and served in a wide range of key finance and business roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her appointment as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2013.

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  • Thompson joined Goodyear in 1983 and served in a wide range of key finance and business roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her appointment as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2013.
  • Prior to that, she played a key role in the turnaround of Goodyear's North America business as vice president of finance.
  • "We extend our sincere gratitude to Laura for the outstanding leadership she has provided throughout her career," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president.
  • Laura has left an indelible mark on our company and everyone she has worked with in her time at Goodyear."

Insight Global's Bert Bean Ranked on Comparably's 2018 Best CEOs for Women List

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Friday, June 15, 2018
Economy, Leadership, Business, Chief executive officer, Corporate governance

ATLANTA, June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global's CEO, Bert Bean, was ranked 3rd on Comparably's 2018 list of the Best CEOs for Women.

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  • ATLANTA, June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global's CEO, Bert Bean, was ranked 3rd on Comparably's 2018 list of the Best CEOs for Women.
  • Honorees consist of the CEOs that had the highest scores, as rated by their female employees on Comparably.com.
  • "The women in this company are amazing," Bert Bean, CEO.
  • Bean had an average score of 95 percent from female Insight Global employees.

Insight Global's Bert Bean Ranked on Comparably's 2018 Best CEOs for Diversity List

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Friday, June 15, 2018
Economy, Chief executive officer, Corporate governance, Leadership, Bean, Business

ATLANTA, June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global's CEO, Bert Bean, has been ranked 8th on Comparably's 2018 list of the Best CEOs for Diversity.

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  • ATLANTA, June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global's CEO, Bert Bean, has been ranked 8th on Comparably's 2018 list of the Best CEOs for Diversity.
  • Hundreds of CEOs were rated by their employees for the list, and the honorees for Best CEOs reflect the highest rated leaders.
  • "I'm honored to make this list, and excited to see us grow even more diverse as a company," Bert Bean, CEO.
  • Bean had an average score of 95 percent from Insight Global employees.

Young Living Promotes Lee Bowen to Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
Economy, Business, Corporate governance, Young Living, Chief executive officer, Chief financial officer, Vice president

LEHI, Utah, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Living Essential Oils , the world leader in essential oils, announced the appointment of Lee Bowen as its Chief Financial Officer.

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  • LEHI, Utah, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Living Essential Oils , the world leader in essential oils, announced the appointment of Lee Bowen as its Chief Financial Officer.
  • "At Young Living, much like we seek out the best botanicals from around the world, we search high and low for the best and brightest talent in the business," said Mary Young, Young Living's Chief Executive Officer.
  • Before being named Chief Financial Officer, he joined Young Living in 2014 as Director of Finance and was subsequently promoted to Sr. Director of Finance, VP of Finance, and most recently to Senior VP of Finance.
  • "After an exhaustive search process, we are pleased to announce that we found the best person to fill the Chief Financial Officer role in our own Lee Bowen," said Jared Turner, Young Living President and Chief Operating Officer.

Ivanti Expands Executive Leadership Team to Support Strategic Growth

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Friday, June 1, 2018
Economy, Business, Corporate governance, Sorensen, Chief operating officer, Chief financial officer, Chief executive officer

Sorensen joins the company's management team, reporting to Ivanti Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Daly as the company prepares for continued global growth.

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  • Sorensen joins the company's management team, reporting to Ivanti Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Daly as the company prepares for continued global growth.
  • As President and COO, Sorensen will provide leadership and guidance for Ivanti's internal operations including G&A, information technology, and customer success teams.
  • "Ivanti has seen significant success in technology innovation, operational scale and sales execution since the unveiling of our new brand in January 2017.
  • Sorensen joins Ivanti from Sorenson Holdings where he was Chief Executive Officer, having previously served as COO and CFO.

U.S. Trails Europe in Women CEOs and Board Directors

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Economy, Business, Corporate governance, Board of directors, Business law, Committees, Corporate law, Chief executive officer, Gender representation on corporate boards of directors, Gender diversity

Among 600 blue-chip companies in the 28 EU countries at the end of 2017, there are 33 women CEOs or 5.5%, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality.

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  • Among 600 blue-chip companies in the 28 EU countries at the end of 2017, there are 33 women CEOs or 5.5%, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality.
  • A new report by Corporate Women Directors International (CWDI) shows the U.S also lagging behind European companies in appointing women to board seats.
  • Among the 200 largest companies in the world as ranked by Fortune, the percentage of women board directors of European companies has increased from 9.1% in 2004 to 32.1% in 2018.
  • For more information on the CWDI Report, please contact Larry Grady, Corporate Women Directors International, at [email protected] .

General Dynamics Chairman and CEO Novakovic to Speak at Bernstein's 34th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Economy of the United States, Business, Economy, Phebe, General Dynamics, Novaković, Cision, New York Stock Exchange, Chief executive officer

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phebe N. Novakovic will speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 31, at 3 pm EDT.

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Blue Ridge Partners Releases Report on CEO and Operating Partner Surveys

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Economy, Finance, Corporate governance, Leadership, Investment, Operating partner, Venture capital, Chief operating officer, Chief executive officer, Management

We also asked operating partners a similar set of questions to compare responses with those of the CEOs.

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  • We also asked operating partners a similar set of questions to compare responses with those of the CEOs.
  • Insights gained from analyzing the surveys were reported by Jim Corey, Managing Partner of Blue Ridge Partners at the PEI Operating Partner Forum in London on May 8.
  • In assessing the relationships and expectations between the CEOs and operating partners, there was strong alignment on business improvement priorities for 2018/2019.
  • For instance, CEOs felt that some operating partners worked on their own agenda without proper coordination with the CEO while operating partners felt that some CEOs are too defensive in insisting the company is doing everything right.